As you may have noted in our recent blogs, we are answering some of our most frequently asked questions. This week we’re addressing spa hydrotherapy and its benefits.
At Best Hot Tubs, we are well aware of the fun and relaxation benefits of spas. But scientific studies by the National Aquatics and Sports Medicine Institute (located at Washington State University) and others are showing that there are also remarkable health benefits associated with warm water hydrotherapy in hot tubs.
In fact, we read from posts on these studies that spending time in a hot tub can lower blood pressure. Participating subjects experienced decreased blood pressure when immersed in water of all temperatures. However, the effect of lowered blood pressure was shown to last much longer for those who soaked in a hot tub.
It’s also fairly widely reported that hot tubs improve heart and circulatory health. It is believed that water immersion helps the circulatory system to operate more efficiently. This effect can be beneficial to all people, and is especially helpful to individuals who experience decreased circulation due to diabetes and other ailments.
Hot tubs also improve joint health, say experts. Spending time in a hot tub can decrease pain and help improve flexibility by decreasing the effects of gravity, increasing blood flow, and by lessening the pull of tight muscles on sore joints.
Spa Health Benefits/Blood Pressure:
Immersion in the warm bubbling waters of a hot tub are said to decrease blood pressure which is a good thing. Setting a portable hot tub, such as this Bullfrog Spa, into or against a deck or patio can make it convenient to take advantage of the health benefits.
Spas/Improving Muscle Health:
Hot tubs also improve muscle health. Soaking in a hot tub loosens stiff muscles and reduces soreness. Increased blood flow to the muscles also aids in healing injuries and recovery after intense workouts. We designed a waterfall to face the house so that even during cold months, when the pool is shut down, the family can enjoy it from the hot tub.
Improving Nervous System Health:
Hot tubs improve nervous system health because they balance the opposing functions within the nervous system – the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Hot water therapy reduces the effect of the sympathetic nervous system, which is the major cause of harmful stress, say experts. For this project, we designed an attractive lounging area ideal for when taking breaks from the hot tub.
Spa Therapy/Nervous System:
The positive effects of hot water therapy on the nervous system have actually been observed long after the individual actually leaves the water, showing that hot tubs help produce long term benefits that include lowered stress, relaxation, and a sense of well being. Hot tub cases can be designed to match your deck, such as this one.
